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Re-enchanting the Human in the Age of AI: 5 Irreplaceable Human Beings

ByRichelle SteynJul 25, 20254 mins

What AI can simulate, these humans embody: fragility, risk, truth, and sacred meaning.

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ByRichelle SteynJun 23, 202516 mins

“When values-aligned actors begin to acquire digital works from the Art Stoke Commons ecosystem, they don’t just support individual artists – they validate a new logic of cultural production. Each successful Hive becomes a proof-of-concept. Each replication, a new node in a growing network of islands of coherence. If it works in South Africa where the wounds of inequality and…

Why South African Digital Art Needs Its Own Space

ByRichelle SteynJun 9, 20254 mins

“In a country where the need to rewrite the past is still urgent, digital art should not be reduced to tokenized pixels. It should be part of a national cultural ecosystem that allows truth, disruption, and ordinary complexity to emerge.”

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ByRichelle SteynJan 21, 20257 mins
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, blockchain and digital art are proving to be more than just innovations – they are solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in art, culture and society. From democratizing access and protecting intellectual property to fostering inclusivity and transparency, blockchain is reshaping the art world.

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ByRichelle SteynApr 11, 20257 mins
This is not an argument against education—but against its hollowing out. Against the idea that credentials equal credibility. Against the polite and polished consensus that keeps us circling the same failing paradigms.

The Big Picture: Where do NFT Artists Mint and Sell their NFTs and Why?

ByRichelle SteynSep 8, 202311 mins
The choice of where to mint and sell NFTs is not random but rather a strategic decision influenced by a combination of technical, financial, artistic, and community-related factors. Artists typically weigh these considerations to determine the best platform or blockchain for their specific needs and objectives.
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